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Healing and Growing, Hand in HandBreaking the Chains: Cult Deprogramming with Rick Alan RossIn this discussion, Rick Alan Ross explains how individuals can be manipulated into creating cults and working for free due to the absence of laws against brainwashing. We also touch upon emerging laws against coercive control in abusive relationships, highlighting the legal and psychological aspects of such situations. We explore the dynamics of manipulation and emotional abuse within these contexts, offering a deeper understanding of these disturbing social phenomena. Rick Alan Ross is one of the leading experts on cults in the world today. He has consulted with the FBI, the BATF, and various...
2026-01-121h 10
PBD Podcast“They Cut You Off From Everyone” - Cult Deprogrammer Breaks Down 764 Network, Scientology & NXIVM | PBD Podcast | Ep. 699Patrick Bet-David sits down with cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross to expose the manipulative tactics of the 764 Network, the inner workings of Scientology, and the psychological control methods behind NXIVM.------Ⓜ️ CONNECT WITH RICK ALLAN ROSS: https://bit.ly/4iMHUhQ📕 REGISTER FOR BPW: https://bit.ly/3IU2YWxⓂ️ CONNECT ON MINNECT: https://bit.ly/4kSVkso Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/4g57zR2🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ITUNES: https://bit.ly/4g1bXAh🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://bit.ly/4eXQl6A🥃 BOARDROOM CIGAR LOUNGE: ...
2025-12-112h 09
The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily CompagnoFrom The Vault: Warning Signs From Within A CultEmily revisits her discussion with Rick Alan Ross, the Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute, about the structure and psychology of notorious cults.
Rick unpacks the many tactics cults use to recruit, manipulate, and control members, and discusses how impacted individuals can be deprogrammed. He later revisits notable cases from his years of experience.
Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno
If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more abo...
2025-11-2740 min
If I’m Really HonestRick Alan Ross - Cults: Inside And OutThis conversation gets precise about what makes a cult a cult. Rick Alan Ross explains early warning signs, how authority gets sacralized, why “thought-terminating clichés” work, and what respectful, evidence-based interventions look like. We revisit Waco, NXIVM, and other case studies—not to sensationalize, but to learn how to spot coercion, preserve relationships, and protect loved ones.
Guest links:
• Cult Education Institute — https://culteducation.com/ Cult Education Institute
• Cults Inside Out (book) — https://cultsinsideout.com/the-book/ CULTS INSIDE OUT
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• https://IfImReallyHonest.com
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2025-10-091h 02
Within Reason#112 Rick Alan Ross - Do Cult Leaders Believe Their Own Lies?Rick Alan Ross is an American deprogrammer, cult specialist, and founder and executive director of the non-profit Cult Education Institute. Frequently appearing in the news and other media, discussing groups some consider cults. Ross has intervened in more than 500 deprogramming cases in various countries. (Wikipedia)
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2025-07-131h 54
Dark Finds PodcastRick Alan Ross - Unveiling the Dark World of CultsToday, we're diving into the chilling and complex world of cults with one of the most respected voices in the field: Rick Alan Ross. Rick is the founder and Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute and is widely recognized as a leading authority on destructive cults, high-control groups, and controversial movements. He’s also the author of the acclaimed book Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out.Since 1982, Rick has been studying and confronting the dangers posed by authoritarian and manipulative groups. His work has led him to testify as an expert witnes...
2025-07-101h 27
The Shawn Ryan Show#150 Rick Ross - Inside the Dark World of CultsRick Alan Ross is a leading expert on cults, authoritarian groups, and coercive persuasion. As the founder of the Cult Education Institute, he has provided resources and guidance to help individuals and families understand and recover from high-control groups. Ross has worked on over 500 deprogramming cases worldwide and frequently appears as an expert commentator on major media outlets.He is the author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out, a detailed guide to understanding and escaping cults. Known for his insightful analysis, Ross has advised law enforcement, governments, and organizations globally. Despite...
2024-12-162h 54
William Ramsey InvestigatesCults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out with Author and Cult Expert Rick Alan Ross. (2021)uthor and Cult Expert Rick Alan Ross discusses his book Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out.https://www.amazon.com/Cults-Inside-Out-How-People-ebook/dp/B00OZR1QNO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cults+inside+out&qid=1629740948&sr=8-1www.culteducation.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates--1898073/support.
2024-12-0943 min
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2024-12-0129 minThe FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily CompagnoHow To Spot A CultWhen you think of a cult, you may picture one of the infamous ones. But in actuality, cults are able to hide themselves and operate in a much more insidious manner. Education and communication are two key components for keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe from the harmful influences of cults, so what do we need to watch out for?Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute Rick Alan Ross explains how cults are defined, why they can be destructive, and how people involved can be deprogrammed. Later, he looks back at some of...
2024-11-2140 min
Women of ImpactTop 10 Signs You're in a Manipulative Relationship | Rick Alan Ross - PT 2Today we are diving into the murky world of destructive cults and manipulative relationships with our expert guest, Rick Alan Ross. In this eye-opening discussion, we'll explore the sinister techniques of love bombing and conditional affection, the perils of manipulation and dependency, and the devastating impacts of isolation and indoctrination.We'll also delve into the challenging journey of leaving these toxic environments and the intricate process of recovery. Rick will shed light on the startling realities of female cult leaders, such as Amy Carlson and Elizabeth Claire Prophet, and discuss the role of intelligence...
2024-11-1443 min
Women of ImpactTop 10 Signs You're in a Manipulative Relationship | Rick Alan Ross - PT 1Welcome to another enlightening episode of Women of Impact, where today’s conversation will take you deep into the world of cults and manipulative relationships. I'm your host, Lisa Bilyeu, and joining me is cult expert Rick Alan Ross. In this episode, we unravel the insidious tactics of love bombing and conditional affection, the manipulation and dependency that cults and abusive relationships foster, and the isolation and indoctrination techniques that rob individuals of their autonomy.We also delve into the intricacies of leaving such environments and the intense feelings of shame and guilt that of...
2024-11-1349 min
Paper CutsTaster – ‘Why do people join cults?’ – from the new series of Why? with Emma KennedyTry the new science and psychology podcast Why? – from the makers of Paper Cuts. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset.Go...
2024-10-2413 min
Why? with Emma KennedyWhy do people join cults?Most of us think we’re too smart, stable and strong-willed to join a religious cult, or to cut ourselves off from our families to join a group devoted to a charismatic leader. But clearly somebody’s joining them. So why do people willingly give up their free will and independence to join cults? Do they realise what they’re getting themselves into? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy is joined by world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to explore the strange allure of the cult mindse...
2024-10-2437 min
Oh God, What Now?Taster – ‘Why do people join cults?’ – from the new series of Why? with Emma KennedyA bonus clip from the new series of science and psychology podcast, Why? – from the makers of Oh God, What Now? In Episode One: Most of us think we’re too smart, stable and strong-willed to join a cult – but clearly somebody’s joining them. So why do people willingly give up their free will and independence to join secretive communities with charismatic leaders – and how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset.
2024-10-2411 min
American FrictionTaster – ‘Why do people join cults?’ – from the new series of Why? with Emma KennedyTry the new science and psychology podcast Why? – from the makers of American Friction. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset. Go here to he...
2024-10-2411 min
This Is Not A Drill with Gavin EslerTaster – ‘Why do people join cults?’ – from the new series of Why? with Emma KennedyTry the new science and psychology podcast Why? – from the producers of This Is Not A Drill. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are.In the first episode: Why do people join cults? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset. Go here to hear the com...
2024-10-2411 min
Seek SafelyDiscovering the Dysfunction in Self-helpIn this episode, Dr. Doyle and Jean return to the underlying discussion of the self-help industry and the flaws within it that drive SEEK Safely’s mission. It was after Kirby Brown’s death at the 2009 Spiritual Warrior retreat that the Brown family discovered some of the rot at the core of this multi-billion dollar industry. This drove the family to found SEEK Safely, recognizing that the impulse to seek is not the issue—it’s the unethical, unregulated self-help providers that are the issue and the source of potential harm. Empowering and protecting seekers has always been, and rema...
2024-10-2257 min
Women of ImpactFrom Cults to Control Freaks: A Cult Expert’s Guide to Spotting Manipulation and Abuse | Rick Alan RossIf you've ever been controlled by someone mentally or emotionally, then you know how crushing it is to your confidence, your self-esteem, and your belief in yourself. You question HOW this person convinced you to do or say or believe things that you KNOW deep down to your core are not true? WHAT did they do to get you to fall for the lies and change so much, without you even frikin’ realizing it? And HOW can you make sure it doesn’t happen to you again?? Well homie, the re...
2024-09-181h 12
Tetelestai ChurchThe Joining of Heaven and Earth : Lou Ross ( Study 2 ) - "The Joining of Heaven and Earth PT2: Embodiment, Agency and Mediation"Lou Ross discusses the topic of "The Joining of Heaven and Earth PT2: Embodiment, Agency and Mediation" in his series entitled "The Joining of Heaven and Earth : Lou Ross" This is Study 2 and it focuses on the following verses: Genesis 2:18, 2:24; Matthew 19:6; John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 5:32, 6:12; Hebrews 10:5; Revelation 21:1-2
2024-08-041h 01
Oops! I'm In A CultThe Framework of Thought Reform | Interview with Cult Expert Rick RossOn this episode we will be speaking with the Internationally known cult expert and deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross who is the founder and Executive Director of The Cult Education Institute. Rick has personally assisted thousands of families in an effort to help the victims of destructive cults, groups and movements.
Ross has been an expert witness in court proceedings across the US including the US federal Court and has been featured in numerous publications including Time Magazine, People, The New Your Times and appeared on national TV on shows like Dateline, 20/20 and Oprah.
Ross' analysis has been sought on...
2024-07-151h 18Tetelestai ChurchThe Joining of Heaven and Earth : Lou Ross ( Series 1 ) - "The Joining of Heaven and Earth"Pastor Alan R. Knapp discusses the topic of "The Joining of Heaven and Earth" in his series entitled "The Joining of Heaven and Earth : Lou Ross" This is Series 1 and it focuses on the following verses: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1; Philipians, James 2
2024-06-1947 min
A Little Bit CultyRebel With a Cause: Rick Ross on NXIVM, Landmark & The LawThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Hello there cult awareness content nerds: We see you. We honor you. And let’s be honest: We are you. In this episode we (finally!) sit down with OG anti-cult crusader Rick Alan Ross for a chat about NXIVM, what it’s like to be sued simultaneously by Keith Raniere and Werner Erhard, and the ongoing audacity of the whole weird world of LGATs. This ALBC guest is a perennial thorn in the side of any and every modern cult that’s ever culted. Get ready to get schooled, and enjoy...
2024-04-081h 15
Cacao Conversations - A Journey of Healing, Transformation, and Self-LoveLife is short. Have some fun! ~ Voices of the Goddess with Trent AlexanderLife can be overwhelming but once you learn how to have some fun, you’ll realize that problems and challenges are what makes life beautiful.In this episode, we are joined by a wonderful guest who looks at life with enthusiastic energy and it is infectious!Trent Alexander is a Transformation Guide and Spiritual Facilitator Co-Founder of Body & Soul Ministries and fellow seeker on the extraordinary journey of life. He explored a rich tapestry of practices—from meditation and yoga to chanting, and even delving into the profound realms of plant medicines, fasting, and...
2024-03-2634 min
Seek SafelyPart 2: “Is This A Cult?” – Anne Peterson's New Memoir about Her Time with Landmark Education & the Infamous Werner ErhardContinuing our conversation with Anne Peterson, who has decades of involvement with Landmark, one of the original large-group awareness training (LGAT) companies, including experience producing a breakthrough leadership program developed for Landmark's founder, Werner Erhard. She tells her story in her memoir, “Is This A Cult: Confronting the Line Between Transformation and Exploitation.” This episode is Part 2 of 2. Listen to Part 1 if you haven’t already!To Read: https://isthisacultbook.comiLumn8.life, Anne’s safer self-help platformRick Alan Ross“Outrageous Betrayal” by Steven Pressman The SEEK Safely Promise“This Sw...
2024-03-181h 04Seek Safely“Is This A Cult?” – Anne Peterson's New Memoir about Her Time with Landmark Education & the Infamous Werner ErhardAnne Peterson has decades of involvement with Landmark, one of the original large-group awareness training (LGAT) companies, including experience producing a breakthrough leadership program developed for Landmark's founder, Werner Erhard. Millions (3.5 million, according to Landmark's press packet) have passed through its trademark Landmark Forum training, many of them having positive experiences. But after her many years of working with Landmark as a facilitator and program producer, Anne began to see some of the cracks under the surface, particularly with its very guru-y founder, Werner Erhard (aka Jack Rosenberg). Anne is now telling her story–and in the process, raising man...
2024-03-1158 min
PaltzCastLosing My ReligionThe episode surrounds a current New Paltz student who is also an ex-member of a religious cult close to campus. She shares how she got in, what she had to do while a member, and finally, leaving. Cult expert Rick Alan Ross and YouTube creator Jordan Hatfield give their insights on this group.
Mollie Zoldan: Editor/recordist Jolany Alcantara: Researcher Pamela Gebhardt: WriterDemi Camus: Narrator/Producer
2023-05-1524 min
JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and TraditionEpisode 50: Rick Alan Ross "Cults Inside Out"In this very unique episode, we interview cult-expert Rick Alan Ross to shed light on the definition of a cult and the techniques they use to recruit and control their members. Some historical and recent examples of cults include Adolph Hitler, Branch Davidians, Scientology, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho), and Lev Tahor. Ross explains common cult techniques people should look out for and who is generally susceptible. He also answers the question of whether a cult needs to be an organized group that holds meetings or if an individual can fall into the same trap by following politicians, conspiracy theorists...
2023-03-3055 min
DnextDnext: Rick Alan Ross on CULTSRick Alan Ross is the founder and Executive Director of The Cult Education Institute. He is an internationally known expert regarding destructive cults, controversial groups and movements and author of the book "Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out." Since 1982 he has been studying, researching and responding to the problems often posed by controversial authoritarian groups and movements.
Ross has been qualified and accepted and testified as an expert witness in court proceedings across the United States including US Federal Court. He has also frequently assisted local and national law enforcement and government a...
2023-03-0636 min
The Zach Show#198 - Rick Alan Ross: EXPOSING DESTRUCTIVE CULTS, Tom Cruise And Scientology, Deprogramming Followers, Jim Jones, NXIVM, & Is Andrew Tate A Cult Leader?On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Rick Alan Ross and Zach discuss how destructive cults control, manipulate, and sometimes kill their followers, how someone like Tom Cruise could be hooked into Scientology, some of the most effective methods he and other experts have used to reverse cult programming, the rise of Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre, coming face to face with Keith Raniere the founder of NXIVM, whether Andrew Tate qualifies as a cult leader, and more. Guest Bio: Rick Alan Ross is a cult expert and the founder of The Cult Education In...
2023-02-022h 43
One American PodcastCults Inside Out: Is NXIVM A Cult? With Rick Alan Ross & Chase GeiserYou’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates.
But how do individuals get involved with cults in the first place, and what steps can be taken to “deprogram” and heal those who have been drawn into these damaging groups?
These questions and more are addressed in Cults Inside Out, written by a leading cult expert Rick Alan Ross. Over the course of three decades, Ross has participated in around five hundred...
2023-01-101h 09
The Lisa Fischer Said PodcastLisa Talks Cults with the Foremost Authority on Cults Rick Alan RossLisa Talks all the major cults including Gwen Shamblin's cult, Remnant Fellowship, and a dive into Scientology, and FLDS with Rick Alan Ross, the foremost authority on cults in the U.S. BOOK: Cults Inside Out How People Get In and Can Get Out https://amzn.to/3ixtGGO WEBSITE: www.culteducation.com Other podcast appearances: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/rick-alan-ross-107a4Yqd0T/appearances EPISODE SPONSOR: https://compoundingatcornerstone.com/ Use code LISA for 20% off all supplemen...
2022-12-061h 00
Dogma : Cults, Conspiracy & Secret SocietiesRick Alan Ross - Cults Inside OutYou’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates.But how do individuals get involved with cults in the first place, and what steps can be taken to “deprogram” and heal those who have been drawn into these damaging groups?These questions and more are addressed in Cults Inside Out, written by leading cult expert Rick Alan Ross. Over the course of three decad...
2022-11-2831 min
The Mikhaila Peterson PodcastCults: From Tom Cruise To Adolf Hitler |Rick Alan Ross EP 170In this episode I spoke with cult exposure expert, author and activist Rick Alan Ross. We delved into the phenomenon of the different types of cults and why people join them. Rick explains how cults operate and how to identify them as well as the deprogramming process that he uses. Specifically we discussed “Scientology”, “NXIVM”, and the “Unification Church” as well as historical cult leaders. Rick is a long cult expert and deprogrammer. He is the founder of the “Cult Education Institute” and author of the book “Cults Inside Out”.
Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed this conversation, be s...
2022-11-221h 26
Murder at Ryans Run: exposing the cult of John AfricaMOVE: Small but Deadly with Cult Expert Rick Alan RossWelcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this episode you will get some updates and behind-the-scenes information on Season 1 and then you will hear from cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross about MOVE and the overall nature of destructive cults and MOVE. . Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:Tony Allen's blog: AntiMOVEKevin Price's blog: Leaving MOVE 2021 RICK ALAN ROSSTwitter https://twitter.com/RickAlanRossFacebook https://www.facebook.com/culteducationCult Education InstituteInternational Cultic Studies AssociationJanja Lalich The produ...
2022-11-071h 16
Ding Dong Darkness Time22: Class of Cults -- The Ultimate Cult Primer EpisodeIf you're a psychology nerd or always wanted to be, the premier episode of Season 3: Class of Cults is all for you. Allison gathers with two of her dearest friends, Chris from 80s High, who also happens to have a psychology degree, and Dr. Bart Abplanalp, noted forensic psychologist, to discuss what cults are, what types of cults exist, and all the ways in which every one of us is vulnerable to a cultic mindset through the manipulation of emotions and language.In order to illustrate this, we begin with a discussion on the Stanley Milgram Obedience...
2022-11-022h 17
The Fantastic Story SocietyFSS 34: Rick Alan Ross, How Cults Work & Deprogramming Former MembersWe sit down with one of the premiere experts in how cults operate and how to help someone get out. You can currently catch him on “The Vow” on HBO discussing his work with escaping NXIVM members + his work in Waco.
2022-09-281h 25
TMI with Sarah GrantCults with Rick Alan RossIn this episode of "TMI", SG has a D&M with her new #BFF Rick Alan Ross (Cult Deprogrammer, Expert at Life & Most Insightful Human Ever).Rick takes us on a journey into the world of destructive cults. How do people get in, and how do they get out.So please make yourself comfortable and remember that there aren't any seat belts where we're going, so hang on if you must! Trigger Warning: as always with TMI. We tend to go off-road quickly and often. In this episode, we discuss disturbing things that ha...
2022-06-142h 05
Deep-Sea StoriesDeep-Sea Stories with Master Diver Steve MulhollandMaster Diver Steve Mulholland is currently the Man In the Sea Museum president. Steve speaks to his ongoing efforts to advance the Man In the Sea Museum into full integration with Panama City and Bay County, Florida. He counts on re-exciting the community of Navy Divers to engage with and make the Man In the Sea Museum a part of Panama City, Florida culture like the Navy Dive School is the center of Military Diving. Master Diver Mulholland talks about his time at the Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two, Deep Submergence Unit, and...
2022-04-1530 min
UnstructuredExploring Cults Inside Out with Cult Deprogrammer Rick Alan RossRick Alan Ross is the founder and the Executive Director of The Cult Education Institute (or CEI). He is a globally recognized expert on the inner workings of destructive cults, controversial groups as well as subversive movements. Rick is also the author of the book 'Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out'. He began his research for the book in 1982, as he began delving into the rising threat that controversial authoritarian groups and movements posed. Ross then later started a website with his archives in 1996, and the CEI now keeps this online archive of his...
2022-04-031h 04
Hook and ChanceEssentials to Crafting a Diabolical CultD&D cults have some entertaining details, to be sure. Chanting, robes, and funky daggers are fun for the whole family. But what we've always run into is that beyond this, they're simply another group of evildoers that must be stopped, most likely with a mace to the face. But when we take a look at real cult-like behavior, from the charismatic leaders to the psychological manipulation they use to induct the innocents of your world, they become a force to be reckoned with. Your party is going to need not only their most explosive abilities, but their most cunning...
2022-03-0755 min
DIE-ALOGUEBusiness of Cults Part 3This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda...
2022-02-2359 min
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 2The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. ...
2022-02-1639 min
Kicking & StreamingLittle Shop of Horrors or: How I Learned Not to Let Romance Consume MeHappy Valentine's Day, lil onions! This week, Carie and Ross break down an all-time favorite, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin. Carie fills us in on some of the technical specs of the Audrey II plant and the puppetry. Ross lavishes the Black Greek chorus with compliments for being the heart of the film. And the siblings laud the accomplisments of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken of Disney fame for their unforgettable score.
Related Media: History of Skid Row; Little Shop of Horrors Behind the Scenes; Alternate Ending
2022-02-141h 26
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 1I put on my power suit for this one. Join me and my friend and podcast collaborator, Javier Levia, as we explore THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian of the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast, and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features...
2022-02-0936 min
Danny Jones Podcast#123 - Cult Deprogrammer Explains How to Un-Brainwash Cult Victims | Rick RossRick Alan Ross is a cult deprogrammer who has been helping people escape cults since 1982. He recently appeared on HBO's "The Vow", which examined NXIVM, a self-help organization-turned-sex cult. Rick has intervened in more than 500 deprogramming cases in various countries. His book is called “Cults Inside Out” which demonstrates many of the tactics the groups use for control and manipulation - and, more importantly, some of the most effective methods he and other experts have used to reverse that programming. https://culteducation.com https://twitter.com/RickAlanRoss sponsors https://liquiddeath.com - Use code KONCRETE at checkout to get a free koo...
2022-01-312h 30
Odd Job PodcastCult Deprogrammer: Part IIPart II of our episode with Rick Alan Ross delves deeper into cults. We learn who Rick considers the “worst of the worst” cult leader, the fate of Scientology, how the term “drink the kool-aid” originated, and even more Keith Raniere juice. We explore how multi-level marketing structures are similar to cults, the backgrounds of famous cult leaders, and different methods of persuasion to pull members in. Head to www.culteducation.com for more information and resources from Rick Alan Ross!
2021-10-1146 minOdd Job PodcastCult Deprogrammer: Part IPart I of our episode with Rick Alan Ross, Cult Deprogrammer, touches on all your favorite cults. We hear what inspired Rick’s work, stories from Waco, NXIVM, Children of God, Scientology, and the like. We dive into what defines a cult, how you could find yourself in a cult, and what a “deprogramming” intervention looks like. Rick Alan Ross is truly an expert guest! To learn more about former and current cults, visit www.culteducation.com or pick up Rick’s book, Cults Inside Out.
2021-10-0445 min
The Recount Daily PodThe World of Cults: A Deep DiveAmericans' fascination with cults has been piqued in recent years by a deluge of podcasts and documentaries about the phenomenon. But what exactly is a cult? How do they recruit their members? And why are people so attracted to them? Author and cult expert Rick Alan Ross joins us to share his insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-1621 min
Recovering From ReligionE65: Mind Control: Don’t Let an Old Flame Burn You Twice with Janice Selbie, RPCPremiered Aug 23, 2020
As devout Believers, we were discouraged from thinking critically and encouraged to only think through the lens of our specific religion. While we have been able to Divorce Religion, we remain vulnerable to the trap of rigid, authoritarian thinking in all spheres. This module of the Divorcing Religion Workshop explores the fusion of identity with beliefs and how we can avoid it.
As a registered professional counselor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled...
2021-08-301h 10
The Chosen OnesDoomsday Couple Charged with Murder: A Discussion with Rick Alan Ross & Hidden True Crime PodcastOn Monday, May 24th, 2021, Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell were each indicted by a grand jury in the state of Idaho. Celene Beth sits down with cult expert, Rick Alan Ross, and Hidden True Crime Podcast to talk about the recent charges against the doomsday couple and Lori's competency ruling.
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2021-07-0242 min
The Locher RoomGuiding Light - A Very Special Deck the Zoom 12-17-2020The Locher Room hosted a very special Deck the Zoom Guiding Light holiday reunion live on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Our Springfield family will come together to celebrate their longtime relationships with each other and with you our audience while revisiting some of our favorite Guiding Light traditions. The cast has agreed to come together for this special event to help raise awareness and money for Feeding America.School closures, job disruptions, and health risks are causing millions of Americans to turn to food banks for much-needed support right now. You can help families impacted by COVID-19 in our community...
2021-06-242h 13
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastThe Cult of Personal Development: Deprogramming with Rick Alan RossThis week, we're airing a special four-part series on THE CULT OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Tune-in every day for new episodes. If you want to participate in the conversation, visit http://unmistakablecreative.com/participateRick Alan Ross is a cult intervention specialist, dedicated to turning cults inside out and exposing them for what they really are. Ross knows exactly how cults are able to rake in millions of dollars a year through hollow seminars and abuse of power, as well as how to deprogram the mind that has been warped by their influence...
2021-06-241h 09
The Outlook Podcast ArchiveThe perilous world of a ‘cult deprogrammer’Rick Alan Ross was selling and restoring cars when his grandmother’s Jewish nursing home was secretly infiltrated by a Christian group that tried to convert her. Rick started investigating, which lead him to a career as a world-renowned cult intervention specialist, or cult deprogrammer. Now, he helps people leave destructive cults or controversial groups and movements. But it’s work that can be demanding, problematic and perilous – especially if interventions don't go to plan.This podcast is part of Cult Behaviour, a mini-series from Outlook exploring how a cult can manipulate a person’s sense of reality...
2021-06-0240 min
Spear TalkRick Alan Ross & Dean BlundellFor Spear Talk 53, we had the privilege to speak with cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross and podcast personality and founder of his own podcast network, Dean Blundell! This was a fascinating talk that covered all things cults. I had done an appearance on Dean's own show where we tried to figure out what exactly makes up a cult, so it only made sense to bring an expert in cults to Spear Talk!Our discussion covered various topics such as Rick's background in cults, to include his involvement in the Branch Davidans and NXIVM cases,what th...
2021-05-271h 03
Spear TalkRick Alan Ross & Dean BlundellFor Spear Talk 53, we had the privilege to speak with cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross and podcast personality and founder of his own podcast network, Dean Blundell! This was a fascinating talk that covered all things cults. I had done an appearance on Dean's own show where we tried to figure out what exactly makes up a cult, so it only made sense to bring an expert in cults to Spear Talk!Our discussion covered various topics such as Rick's background in cults, to include his involvement in the Branch Davidans and NXIVM cases,what th...
2021-05-271h 05
Spear Talk - A Podcast For Security ProfessionalsSpear Talk #53 - Rick Alan Ross & Dean BlundellFor Spear Talk 53, we had the privilege to speak with cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross and podcast personality and founder of his own podcast network, Dean Blundell! This was a fascinating talk that covered all things cults. I had done an appearance on Dean's own show where we tried to figure out what exactly makes up a cult, so it only made sense to bring an expert in cults to Spear Talk!Our discussion covered various topics such as Rick's background in cults, to include his involvement in the Branch Davidans and NXIVM cases,what th...
2021-05-271h 02
Spear Talk - A Podcast For Security ProfessionalsSpear Talk #53 - Rick Alan Ross & Dean BlundellFor Spear Talk 53, we had the privilege to speak with cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross and podcast personality and founder of his own podcast network, Dean Blundell! This was a fascinating talk that covered all things cults. I had done an appearance on Dean's own show where we tried to figure out what exactly makes up a cult, so it only made sense to bring an expert in cults to Spear Talk!Our discussion covered various topics such as Rick's background in cults, to include his involvement in the Branch Davidans and NXIVM cases,what th...
2021-05-271h 02
The Free Thought Prophet"The Cult of Q Anon" Episode #244 with Rick Alan RossCult expert Rick Alan Ross joins John and Seamus to discuss the Cult of QAnon
2021-03-2640 min
No Easy AnswersEpisode 23 - Destructive Cults and Capitalist Spiritualism with Rick Alan RossJules speaks with cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross about destructive cults, and their methods of indoctrinating their members. This interview is preceded by a monologue about destructive cults, and their links to capitalist spiritualism.
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2021-03-131h 30
Fade To GrayRICK ALAN ROSS cult expert and author Round 2Wow! Rick has to be on of our best guest. Very insightful, with tons of experience, and a heart to see people free from destructive cults. He has an impressive resume of helping over 500 people leave cults through deprogramming. His book "Cults Inside Out" has also help people leave cults or helped with deprograming their loved ones through the book. Rick joins us to deep dive into the NXIVM cult, as well as Heaven's Gate, and Chris, and Omar get carried away by Ricks stories.If you have your...
2021-02-161h 38
Behavior BitchesTalking with Cult Expert: Rick Alan RossOn today’s episode we bring on cult expert, Rick Alan Ross, to answer all our burning questions: Who actually joins a cult? How extreme do cults get? How do you get someone out of a cult? We talk about a few specific cults such as Children of God, Kabbalah Center, and Scientology. Prepare to have your mind blown as we discuss the behavioral techniques used to brainwash individuals into joining and stay in the cult. It’s wild. Tune in or miss the F out.
Show notes:
https://culteducation.com/
Twitter: @RickAlanRoss
2021-02-1557 min
Isabel in San DimasTrue Way Cult, Circa 1997Forensic psychologist Dr. Shiloh of the podcast L.A. Not So Confidential joins me as we uncover the story of God's Salvation Church, also known as Chen Tao or the True Way Cult, which called San Dimas home for a short time in the mid-1990's. The cult originated in Taiwan, and congregants believed they would be saved by God aboard a spaceship. As we explore this interesting bit of San Dimas history, Dr. Shiloh and I discuss what makes a cult, explore how cults work, and touch on some modern-day cults and conspiracy theories.Related media...
2021-02-0748 min
Failed UtopiaTrumpworldDid Donald Trump create a #MAGA utopia during his presidency? What’s the deal with QAnon? Is Trumpism a cult? Trigger warning: realityConnect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.Links & ResourcesNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846For veterans, Make The ConnectionWatch this video! It features a great breakdown of QAnon, an interview with cult expert Rick Ross...
2021-02-021h 04
Lisa Wentz Show - Fearless Communication SkillsRick Alan Ross: Cult Expert, Deprogrammer, and author of 'Cults Inside Out'“It’s all about control, not education, not understanding.” Rick unveils how cult leaders use language, gaslighting and coercion techniques to gain unlimited power over unsuspecting, trusting individuals. As listeners we learn how to reach out to loved ones suffering from the abuse of a malignant narcissist. In this interview, with an abundance of empathy, Rick speaks directly to the victims of cult indoctrination and the victims of abusive romantic relationships.
2021-01-3043 min
Big Technology PodcastCult Deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross On NXIVM, QAnon, and What Makes Us VulnerableCommunity as we know it is in a state of decline. People today have fewer friendships than ever, they are lonelier than ever, and religious participation is at an all-time low, with 23% of people in the US declaring themselves as having no religion. Technology has played a big role in this decline in community, with most people preferring to sink into the internet instead of strengthening physical bonds. And with such a gaping hole in our lives, cults are filling the void.Joining us to discuss what's happening is Rick Alan Ross, the world's...
2020-12-2352 min
TrueCrimeTuesdaysPodcast Podcast (Premium)Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Heaven's GateTrue Crime Tuesday is Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Heaven's Gate with guest Rick Alan Ross.
In a follow up to last weeks program with guest India Oxenberg, we speak with Cult Specialist, Rick Alan Ross for a deeper look into Cults and indoctrination into NXVIM and Heaven's Gate.
We take a deep look into these famous cases and touch on the Manson Family, The Branch Davidians, Rev Jim Jones and more in an eye opening discussion.
Get Rick's book on Cults here: https://amzn.to/3ri9Hvs
Visit his site on C...
2020-12-221h 52
Odd Job PodcastCult Deprogrammer: Part IIPart II of our episode with Rick Alan Ross delves deeper into cults. We learn who Rick considers the “worst of the worst” cult leader, the fate of Scientology, how the term “drink the kool-aid” originated, and even more Keith Raniere juice. We explore how multi-level marketing structures are similar to cults, the backgrounds of famous cult leaders, and different methods of persuasion to pull members in. Head to www.culteducation.com for more information and resources from Rick Alan Ross!
2020-12-1646 minOdd Job PodcastCult Deprogrammer: Part IPart I of our episode with Rick Alan Ross, Cult Deprogrammer, touches on all your favorite cults. We hear what inspired Rick’s work, stories from Waco, NXIVM, Children of God, Scientology, and the like. We dive into what defines a cult, how you could find yourself in a cult, and what a “deprogramming” intervention looks like. Rick Alan Ross is truly an expert guest! To learn more about former and current cults, visit www.culteducation.com or pick up Rick’s book, Cults Inside Out.
2020-12-1445 min
The Chosen OnesMale Cult Leaders: Exclusive Interview with Cult Specialist, Rick Alan RossRick is an American deprogrammer, cult specialist, and founder and executive director of the nonprofit Cult Education Institute. You may have seen Rick on news programs or have seen some of his interviews but most recently, he was featured in the Starz produced docu-series, Seduced, which told India Oxenberg's journey through the dark world of the notorious slave-cult NXIVM. (Also seen in HBO's, The Vow!) Rick has also followed the Vallow/Daybell cases and is a qualified and accepted court expert witness.
https://culteducation.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Cults-Inside-Out-How-People/dp/149731660X/ref=sr_1_1?crid...
2020-11-2000 min
WEBSLEUTHS RADIO PODCASTNXIVM CULT EXPERT - Rick Alan Ross InterviewRick Alan Ross is a cult expert, deprogrammer, and author of the book "CULTS INSIDE OUT: How People Get In And Can Get Out." He testified at NXIVM founder Keith Reniere's criminal trial -- Reniere was sentenced to 120 years behind bars. Rick's work was featured in the docuseries SEDUCED: Inside the NXIVM Cult that’s currently streaming on the Starz network.
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2020-11-1000 min
INFLUENCEQAnon Casualties: How to Save a Loved One From Conspiracy CultsThe Internet empowers everyone to find a like-minded community online. It also facilitates misinformation and conspiracy thinking at breakneck speeds. QAnon, the belief that government insiders have foretold the Biblical cleansing of liberals, has morphed from a handful of conspiracy theories on 8chan to a full-blown cult that is tearing families apart.In response, the Internet has birthed support groups like r/QAnonCasualties, where people can share their stories and get advice on how to help family members obsessed with Q. It also contains the cautionary tales of former Q believers who found a way out.
2020-10-121h 28
DIE-ALOGUERick Alan Ross | Cult Expert, Part 2Welcome back to our kick off cult episode - PART TWO. I spoke with a leading expert in the world of cults, Rick Alan Ross. Does his name sound familiar? He is often called up to speak about cults in the media and was most recently seen on HBO’s The Vow. In this episode you hear all about Rick's 14 year legal battle with Keith Raniere and NXIVM and just how dangerous a man he really is when a file on the organization kept on Rick was exposed. And wait until you hear what - or who (?) is keeping him up...
2020-10-0842 minDIE-ALOGUERick Alan Ross | Cult Expert, Part 1It’s October and our new 4 week series will be CULTS. To kick it off, I spoke with a leading expert in the world of cults, Rick Alan Ross. Does his name sound familiar? He is often called up to speak about cults in the media and was most recently seen on HBO’s The Vow.He is the author of CULTS Inside Out, and wow, what a resource. It has just about every cult you can name and many you can’t inside, and also has a dedicated section to NXIVM - Rick Alan Ross is the forefront of wha...
2020-10-0757 min
Futility ClosetThe 'Grain of Salt' Episode Sometimes in our research we come across stories that are regarded as true but that we can't fully verify. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll share two such stories from the 1920s, about a pair of New York fruit dealers and a mythologized bank robber, and discuss the strength of the evidence behind them. We'll also salute a retiring cat and puzzle over a heartless spouse. Intro: English essayist A.C. Benson dreamed poems. Robert Patch patented a toy truck at age 5. Sources...
2020-08-3132 min
Let's Get Dark: A Paranormal & Crime Podcast70 - NXIVM: Little Lord Fauntleroy and His Sex SlavesKeith Raniere is just the kind of sociopathic dweeb that you would expect to start a cult called NXIVM, in which he conned mainly women into believing they would receive enlightenment by having sex with him and giving him all their money. Sadly, he manipulated a lot of people and brought the worst out in others. Along the way he committed a litany of crimes ranging from trafficking, to pedophilia, and left a long trail of trauma in his wake. He is overall a horrible fraud of a human, and spoiler alert: we are not a fan. Kick back...
2020-08-042h 12
Una and Andrea's United IrelandEPISODE 59: How to escape a cultOne of the recurring conversations we have off mic over the past couple of years is around how the internet radicalises people, how people become indoctrinated by their own particular echo chambers - from men’s rights red pill stuff to conspiracy - and how it’s so hard to engage with people on this because it’s like their minds are made up, they’re totally closed off. The growth in visibility of the far-right in Ireland, some of it rooted in outright conspiracy, and the spread of QAnon-related conspiracy and conspirituality online has brought this to the fore again...
2020-07-1859 min
Fade To GrayRick Alen Ross - Cult Education Institute, Author of Cults Inside OutThis was our opening interview to start the "Big Tent Revival", our free live online conference, and oh boy did we hit the ground running. we had a full cast on hand but Omar and Chris got most of the questions in because Elizabeth was monitoring facebook comments in real time, and Seth was quietly listening lol. Rick Ross was a truly amazing guest, and an expert on the subject of cults. This episode was extra special to us because of our (Omar, and Elizabeth) past experiences in discipleship schools, and Chris and Seth's experience in fundamental christian religions...
2020-06-021h 23
S***| I Can't EXPLAIN|Quarantine Living: Are We doing our Part ?Today I Welcomed my guy Mr. (6th and Ferry) Aka Jibb on the podcast and surprisingly started off with the first topic; Greys Anatomy, Do Females Love Power, is Lil Uzi Vert really good? Rick Ross a Liar, Am I being Sexist with my podcast for not inviting a female on yet ?
2020-04-0959 min
Melissa Rivers' Group Text PodcastCults Bonus Episode
Inside info with premier cult expert Rick Alan Ross on the Vallow case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2020-03-1304 min
Melissa Rivers' Group Text PodcastCults
CULTSWhat is a cult? How do they get a blueprint of your psyche, and are they as dangerous/bad as terrorists? Which Cult recruitment center serves the best food? Who wore thigh high boots to extricate her daughter from a cult? Join Melissa Rivers, Sabrina Miller, Glozell and their very special guests, premiere Cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross and actor/author Catherine Oxenberg! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2020-03-1345 min
Trapped In A Culture - Leila Wills5 What's the Name of This Nation?Afrika Bambaataa infuses the Zulu Nation with the teachings of cult leader and convicted child rapist Malachi York. Other men in the Zulu Nation are accused of participating in pedophilia and statutory rape.Voices in Order of AppearanceMalachi York, Leader of the NuwabiansBrother Malik, Former Spokesman of the Zulu NationArthur Muhammad, Minister in the Nation of IslamAli Muhammad, Human Rights ActivistGrandmaster TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu NationLord Shariyf, Former Bodyguard to Afrika BambaataaHassan “Poppy” Campbell, alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa at 12 years old, Bambaataa would have been 32Rob “El One...
2020-03-0429 minTrapped In A Culture - Leila Wills4 Amen Ra of Hip HopThe foundation of the Zulu Nation changes when Afrika Bambaataa becomes a student of cult leader and convicted child rapist Malachi York. Bambaataa morphs into the Amen Ra (God) of Hip Hop Culture.Voices in Order of AppearanceAli Muhammad, Human Rights ActivistMalachi York, Leader of the NuwabiansChuck Morgan, nuwapianism dot comLord Shariyf, Former Bodyguard to Afrika BambaataaAfrika Bambaataa, Former Leader of the Zulu NationTC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu NationJudge William Pryor, Georgia State JudgeRick Alan Ross, The Cult Education InstituteRob “El One” Rodriguez, Former member of the Zulu NationBrother Malik, Form...
2020-02-2618 minTrapped In A Culture - Leila Wills3 HaterationAfrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation inspire the next generation of hip hop artists. Bambaataa borrows from the 5% Nation and forges connections with Khallid Muhammad of the Nation of Islam and Malachi York, leader of the Nuwabians.*The 5% Nation is the Nation of Gods and Earths.Voices in Order of AppearanceDaddy O, StetsasonicLord Jamar, Brand NubianChuck D, Public EnemyDave Wedge, JournalistTroi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast JournalistLord Shariyf, Bodyguard to Afrika BambaataaGrandmaster TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu NationAli Muhammad, Human Rights ActivistRick Alan Ross, The Cult Education InstituteChuck Morgan, Nuwapianism dot...
2020-02-1715 min
Gabriel of Urantia: The So-Called Prophet from PittsburghPart 4: Aquarian ConceptsMy new book about Gabriel of Urantia is available for preorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Age-Grifter-Gabriel-Urantia/dp/1627311106
The Global Community Communications Alliance was founded in 1989 under its original name, Aquarian Concepts Community. In this episode, we talk to one early member about community life. We also speak to cult expert Rick Alan Ross about cults in general and Gabriel's in particular, before learning about the revelation that Gabriel has adopted, The Urantia Book.
2020-01-2132 min
UnstructuredCult Expert Rick Alan RossRick Alan Ross is the founder and Executive Director of The Cult Education Institute. He is an internationally known expert regarding destructive cults, controversial groups and movements and author of the book "Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out." Since 1982 he has been studying, researching and responding to the problems often posed by controversial authoritarian groups and movements.
Ross has been qualified and accepted and testified as an expert witness in court proceedings across the United States including US Federal Court. He has also frequently assisted local and national law enforcement and government a...
2019-08-061h 06
On Belief: A Podcast About CultsHillsong with Guests Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya LevinGuests Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya Levin join me to discuss Millennial Mega Church of the stars, Hillsong.
In this episode, find out:
The church's strict Pentecostal origins
How a trip to America dramatically changed the focus of the church by its founders
How Hillsong solicits money
Where the money goes
What secrets are Hillsong leaders hoping will be contained within Australia's borders
And more...
Special Guests: Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya Levin.Support On Belief: A Podcast About Cults
2019-06-1815 min
The Free Thought Prophet"The Nxivm Cult Episode" #152 with Rick Alan RossRick Alan Ross joins John and Seamus to talk about The Nxivm Cult that actress Allison Mack helped in sex tracking women.
Rick Alan Ross is a private consultant, lecturer, and cult intervention specialist. He began his work as an anti-cult activist and community organizer in 1982. Ross first became concerned about controversial groups and movements in response to a radical religious group that had covertly targeted his grandmother’s nursing home. Since that time he has raised awareness about cults and facilitated more than five hundred interventions to rescue people from cultic situations.Ross is one of the le...
2019-05-311h 09
On Belief: A Podcast About CultsNXIVM With Guest Brock Wilbur**A change has been made to this episode. Two sentences not materially important to the content of the episode have been removed to comply with a nastygram from a law firm representing a particularly litigious group which, while not directly referenced in the episode, are related to the group previously mentioned in this episode. The group in question is in no way affiliated with NXIVM.
We at On Belief would like to thank the intern at the law firm for their patronage in the $5 tier.**
Brock Wilbur sits down to discuss how he became aware...
2019-05-141h 00
The Life After PodcastCults Inside Out (Deprogramming x High Pressure Communities) with Rick Alan RossRenowned cult deprogrammer and expert Rick Alan Ross Ross joins Chuck, Brady and special guest host Corey Pigg (Season 1, Episode 20, host of Failed Missionary) to discuss the everything related to harmful cult communities. From how to define a cult and how they work, to assessing what is and isn’t a cult, to discussions about the effects of cults on politics and popular culture. Ross is a dynamic thinker, a clear communicator, and a true expert in his field.
Rick Alan Ross is the author of Cults Inside Out, the founder and executive director of the Cult Ed...
2019-05-071h 21
Press Start ToMundo Aberto #02 | Far Cry V, seitas & cultosNeste programa, falamos sobre Far Cry V e cultos, comparando com vários cultos do mundo real. Como essas formas de poder surgem e crescem, criando uma comunidade de pessoas dentro desses ideais. Programa #02 do Mundo Aberto, o novo podcast do Press Start To, com um pé no desenvolvimento de jogos e o outro na humanas.
Links citados no programa e mais sobre o assunto:
Mais sobre Jim Jones https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Jones
Podcast sobre seitas http://www.mundofreak.com.br/2016/11/10/mundo-freak-confidencial-127-seitas-que-deram-ruim/
Mais um podcast sobre seitas http://www.mundofreak.com.br/2017/11/16/mundo-freak-confidencial-178-seita...
2019-04-3000 min
On Belief: A Podcast About CultsWhat IS a Cult? An Interview with Rick Alan Ross of the Cult Education InstituteWe delve into the mechanics of cults:
What are the specific warning signs of cults?
How do you know if your yoga class is a front for a cult?
What does cult recruitment look like now vs other points in history?
Which groups are the greatest threat to the most people today?
This week's episode is an interview with cult expert Rick Alan Ross of the Cult Education Institute. http://culteducation.com/
More in-depth notes and links for this episode are available at http://onbelief.comSpecial Guest: Rick Alan Ross....
2019-04-1912 min
The Dismantling Doctrine Podcast054: "Cults Inside Out": Exploring How Cults Operate (with Rick Alan Ross)This week's episode of MindShift podcast features cult expert Rick Alan Ross, author of the book Cults Inside Out: How People Get in and Can Get Out. Rick is not just someone who is informed about cults--he is a court-certified expert who has testified in multiple cases in courts all across America related to cults. In this informative and thought-provoking episode, I have a whole series of questions I had prepared for Rick, as I had been doing reading and research on how cults operate, controlling and manipulating their followers. In our discussion, we covered...
2019-02-221h 25
The Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Identify a Cult, With Rick Alan Ross (RECAST)In this episode we’re talking about cults: how they operate, how you identify one, what it’s like to be in one, and how to get out. To that end, we’re talking with Rick Alan Ross, the founder and Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute and an internationally known expert on destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. We’re also talking to author Rebecca Stott, whose book “In the Days of Rain: A Father, a Daughter, a Cult” details her childhood in the Exclusive Brethren, a cult that believed the world is ruled by Satan. And we speak with E...
2018-07-301h 08
Inside MusiCastRoss PalloneSince 1976, Ross Pallone’s passion for live mixing and studio engineering has made an imprint on the musical landscape for some of the biggest names in the business. His big break came in the early 80’s when he met Michael McDonald while engineering Amy Holland’s debut album “On Your Every Word.” This meeting evolved into a long term relationship with McDonald, but it also set his career in motion with engineering albums and providing live mixing for hundreds of artists, including Alan Parsons, Alice Cooper, Ambrosia, Barbara Streisand, Chaka Khan, Christopher Cross, David Foster, David Pack, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind...
2018-05-2146 min
The Free Thought Prophet“A Trump Cult Intervention” Episode #56 with Rick Alan RossRick Alan Ross is the founder and Executive Director of The Cult Education Institute. He is an internationally known expert regarding destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. Since 1982 he has been studying, researching and responding to the problems often posed by such groups or movements.
Ross has been qualified and accepted and testified as an expert witness in court proceedings across the United States. He has also frequently assisted local and national law enforcement and government agencies. He has personally assisted thousands of families in an effort to help the victims of destructive cults, groups and movements.
2018-03-041h 26
The Free Thought Prophet"The Cult of Mammon" Guest Rick Allen Ross Episode#18Rick Alan Ross (born 1952) is an American deprogrammer, cult specialist, and founder and executive director of the nonprofit Cult Education Institute.[1] He frequently appears in the news and other media discussing groups some consider cults.[2] Ross has intervened in more than 500 deprogramming cases in various countries.[3][4]
Ross faced charges of unlawful imprisonment over a 1991 forcible deprogramming of United Pentecostal Church International member Jason Scott; a jury acquitted him at trial. In 1995, a civil lawsuit filed by Scott resulted in a multimillion-dollar judgement against Ross and his co-defendants. Later, Ross and Scott reached a settlement in which Ross...
2018-03-031h 02The Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Identify a Cult, With Rick Alan RossIn this episode we’re talking about cults: how they operate, how you identify one, what it’s like to be in one, and how to get out. To that end, we’re talking with Rick Alan Ross, the founder and Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute and an internationally known expert on destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. We’re also talking to author Rebecca Stott, whose book “In the Days of Rain: A Father, a Daughter, a Cult” details her childhood in the Exclusive Brethren, a cult that believed the world is ruled by Satan. And we speak with E...
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